Defence of the Realm
Just how far will a government go to hide the truth?
A reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and a U.S. Air Force base. Has there been a Government cover-up? Mullen teams up with Vernon Bayliss, an old hack, and Nina Beckam, the MP's assistant, to find out the truth.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Defence of the Realm
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Release Date: 1986-05-09
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Rating: 6.4/10 (36 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $750,000
- Production Companies: Enigma Productions, The Rank Organisation, National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6201
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Gabriel Byrne
as Nicholas 'Nick' Mullen
Greta Scacchi
as Nina Beckman
Denholm Elliott
as Vernon Bayliss
Ian Bannen
as Dennis Markham
Fulton Mackay
as Victor Kingsbrook
Bill Paterson
as Jack Macleod
David Calder
as Harry Champion
Frederick Treves
as Arnold Reece
Robbie Coltrane
as Leo McAskey
Steven Woodcock
as Steven Dyce
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Defense of the Realm (1985) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Defence of the Realm?▼
Defence of the Realm is a Action, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1986-05-09.
Who are the main actors in Defence of the Realm?▼
The main cast includes Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott, Ian Bannen, Fulton Mackay, .
Where can I watch Defence of the Realm online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Defence of the Realm is available.
Is Defence of the Realm based on a true story?▼
Just how far will a government go to hide the truth?
What is the IMDb rating of Defence of the Realm?▼
Defence of the Realm has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 36 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Defence of the Realm?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $750,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Defence of the Realm?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Enigma Productions, The Rank Organisation, National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC). You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Defence of the Realm filmed?▼
Defence of the Realm was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Defence of the Realm?▼
The total runtime of Defence of the Realm is 96 minutes.
Is Defence of the Realm suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Defence of the Realm?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Defence of the Realm.
Does Defence of the Realm have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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